BRAKKE, Carl Heinrich Rudolf

Carl Brakke, beloved husband of Tina Brakke of Calgary, passed away on April 2, 2013 at the age of 84 years.

Carl was born in Amsterdam, Holland and will be lovingly remembered by his wife Tina, sons Paul and Frank, granddaughters Madelyn and Alannah, and numerous other family members. Carl was predeceased by his son Gerard, parents Gerard and Elisabeth Brakke.

A Celebration of Carl’s life will be held at Woodcliff United Church (5010 Spruce Drive S.W.) on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the Arthritis Society, #200, 1301 – 8 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 1B7 Telephone: (403) 228-2571 or 1 (800) 321-1433, www.arthritis.ca or directly to S.T.A.R.S. (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 Telephone: (403) 295-1811, www.stars.ca. Special thanks to all the staff at Southwood Hospice.

Tina
I am so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. Even though you and Carl have moved from Canyon Camp, still when I mow your old yard I think of the many hours you served the three of us coffee and Voortman cookies on your deck. Carl was truly a great person. Memories are what we have left but they are all good memories.

I can’t begin to express how sad I am to know of Carl’s passing. When I was in Calgary last summer, we had a lovely visit over lunch, and Carl was his usual charming, generous self. This is how I will remember him. Always ready with a smile, and an anecdote. He will be missed. My deepest condolences go out to you now.

Dear Tina, Paul, Ami, Clive, Frank and family,
Today you will celebrate the life of your beloved husband, father and Opa and of my dear friend Carl whom will be missed very much but never forgotten.
“Power & Wealth are fruits of Life,
Family & Friends are roots of Life.
We can somehow manage without the fruits but never without the Roots”
Lieve Carl, zo bijzonder, zo gewoon, gewoon een bijzonder persoon ” Till We Meet Again” My heart and thoughts are with you all today
Ria

Paul, Frank, Tina and family,
I was so sorry to hear the news about Carl. He was a great man and his loss is immeasurable. You’ve all been and will continue to be in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Nancy